Love At First Glance

I watched you give your blood, sweat, tears, For a love that only brought you fears. I held your heart, but it was wrong, A cage I built, I kept you for too long. I see the scars beneath your smile, The weight of me, you carried all the while. You gave your soul, but it’s not fair, Now I’m the one who needs to care. Pre-Chorus I can’t pretend this love is right, I’m the shadow hiding in your light. The deeper you fall, the more I break, This is a bond we both can’t take. Chorus So I’ll let you go, though it breaks me apart, I’ll free the chains wrapped around your heart. I’m the poison, you deserve to heal, I’ll step away from the love unreal. Your blood, sweat, tears—I can’t take more, I’ll leave before I hurt you to the core. Verse 2 I gave you dreams dipped in sweet lies, But now I see the pain in your eyes. You held on tight, but I’m no muse, I’m the storm you didn’t choose. This love was fire, but it burned too wild, I can’t keep pretending I’m beguiled. You need the light I can’t provide, So I’ll let you go, I’ll step aside. Pre-Chorus I held the strings, but I’m cutting them now, I can’t keep you trapped—I’ll figure out how. Your love was pure, but I turned it dark, Now I’ll give you back your heart. Chorus So I’ll let you go, though it breaks me apart, I’ll free the chains wrapped around your heart. I’m the poison, you deserve to heal, I’ll step away from the love unreal. Your blood, sweat, tears—I can’t take more, I’ll leave before I hurt you to the core. Bridge You gave your all, but I couldn’t change, I loved you wrong, it felt so strange. I thought I’d save you, but I broke us both, Now I’m the one letting go of hope. Outro So take back your blood, sweat, tears, my love, Find your peace in the stars above. I’ll walk away, though it tears my soul, Because I want to see you whole. Your blood, sweat, tears—I’ll ask no more, I’ll leave before I hurt you to the core.

"Golden Light (Pretending Not to Know)" (Inspired by the style of Jaded Fordo) Verse 1 Golden light falling like waves on the shore, Three years gone, still I want more. Your laugh echoes, but it’s not for me, I’m the ghost in your periphery. Six months of silence, no words to share, I’m reaching out, but you’re barely there. Every message, just a hollow reply, I’m a fool still asking why. Pre-Chorus And I see your heart in the distance, Fading like a dream, just a mere existence. Pretending not to feel the stories untold, A love that lingers, but never unfolds. Chorus Golden light, you’re my silent regret, A dream I can’t wake from, a love unmet. I’m drowning in the words I can’t ever say, Afraid you’ll just let me drift away. Golden light, you don’t even try, But somehow you keep me tied to the lie. That maybe, just maybe, you’d see me someday, But your silence keeps pushing me away. Verse 2 You walk through my mind like you own the place, But in real life, there’s no room for my face. I’ve been a shadow, always in the back, While your light’s on another track. The fear of rejection, it’s a heavy chain, But not knowing is driving me insane. I wonder if you even care I’m here, Or if I’m just another voice you barely hear. Pre-Chorus And I see your heart in the distance, Lost in the haze of my own persistence. Pretending I don’t care when I already know, I’m chasing a flame that refuses to glow. Chorus Golden light, you’re my silent regret, A dream I can’t wake from, a love unmet. I’m drowning in the words I can’t ever say, Afraid you’ll just let me drift away. Golden light, you don’t even care, But still, I’m caught in your golden snare. Three years gone, and I still can’t let go, Even though your silence tells me so. Bridge I built a world where you might stay, But it’s crumbling with each passing day. I’m a poet lost in my own disguise, Writing songs you’ll never realize. Chorus Golden light, you’re my silent regret, A dream I can’t wake from, a love unmet. I’m drowning in the words I can’t ever say, Afraid you’ll just let me drift away. Golden light, you don’t even try, But somehow you keep me tied to the lie. That maybe, just maybe, you’d see me someday, But your silence keeps pushing me away. Outro Golden light falling like waves on the shore, I know I can’t have you, but I want you more. Six months no talking, just a hollow hello, Pretending not to feel what I already know.

"Golden Light (Pretending Not to Know)" (Inspired by the style of Jaded Fordo) Verse 1 Golden light falling like waves on the shore, Three years gone, still I want more. Your laugh echoes, but it’s not for me, I’m the ghost in your periphery. Six months of silence, no words to share, I’m reaching out, but you’re barely there. Every message, just a hollow reply, I’m a fool still asking why. Pre-Chorus And I see your heart in the distance, Fading like a dream, just a mere existence. Pretending not to feel the stories untold, A love that lingers, but never unfolds. Chorus Golden light, you’re my silent regret, A dream I can’t wake from, a love unmet. I’m drowning in the words I can’t ever say, Afraid you’ll just let me drift away. Golden light, you don’t even try, But somehow you keep me tied to the lie. That maybe, just maybe, you’d see me someday, But your silence keeps pushing me away. Verse 2 You walk through my mind like you own the place, But in real life, there’s no room for my face. I’ve been a shadow, always in the back, While your light’s on another track. The fear of rejection, it’s a heavy chain, But not knowing is driving me insane. I wonder if you even care I’m here, Or if I’m just another voice you barely hear. Pre-Chorus And I see your heart in the distance, Lost in the haze of my own persistence. Pretending I don’t care when I already know, I’m chasing a flame that refuses to glow. Chorus Golden light, you’re my silent regret, A dream I can’t wake from, a love unmet. I’m drowning in the words I can’t ever say, Afraid you’ll just let me drift away. Golden light, you don’t even care, But still, I’m caught in your golden snare. Three years gone, and I still can’t let go, Even though your silence tells me so. Bridge I built a world where you might stay, But it’s crumbling with each passing day. I’m a poet lost in my own disguise, Writing songs you’ll never realize. Chorus Golden light, you’re my silent regret, A dream I can’t wake from, a love unmet. I’m drowning in the words I can’t ever say, Afraid you’ll just let me drift away. Golden light, you don’t even try, But somehow you keep me tied to the lie. That maybe, just maybe, you’d see me someday, But your silence keeps pushing me away. Outro Golden light falling like waves on the shore, I know I can’t have you, but I want you more. Six months no talking, just a hollow hello, Pretending not to feel what I already know.

### **"Blonde Curly Hair (Pretending Not to Know)"** *(Inspired by the style of Jaded Fordo)* --- **Verse 1** Blonde curls falling like waves on the shore, Three years gone, still I want more. Your laugh echoes, but it's not for me, I'm the ghost in your periphery. Six months of silence, no words to share, I’m reaching out, but you’re barely there. Every message, just a hollow reply, I’m a fool still asking why. --- **Pre-Chorus** And I know what you did in Bali, But I’m keeping it quiet, yeah, I’m playing folly. Pretending I don’t see the stories unfold, The version of you that’s so cold. --- **Chorus** Blonde girl with curls, you're my silent regret, A dream I can't wake from, a love unmet. I'm drowning in the words I can't ever say, Afraid you'll just let me drift away. Blonde girl, you don't even know, The way you’ve got my heart in tow. But you never showed me more than a glance, Still, I can’t help but want a chance. --- **Verse 2** You walk through my mind like you own the place, But in real life, there’s no room for my face. I’ve been a shadow, always in the back, While your light’s on another track. The fear of rejection, it’s a heavy chain, But not knowing is driving me insane. I wonder if you even care I’m here, Or if I’m just another voice you barely hear. --- **Pre-Chorus** And I know what you did in Bali, But I’m keeping it quiet, yeah, it’s my folly. You’re a story I’ve written, but you’ll never read, A silent obsession, a heart that bleeds. --- **Chorus** Blonde girl with curls, you're my silent regret, A dream I can't wake from, a love unmet. I'm drowning in the words I can't ever say, Afraid you’ll just let me drift away. Blonde girl, you don’t even try, But somehow you keep me tied to the lie. That maybe, just maybe, you'd see me someday, But your silence keeps pushing me away. --- **Bridge** I know the truth, but I stay in the dark, Afraid of the flame that’ll burn my heart. You’re the kind of story I can’t let go, Even when it’s written with undertones of no. I’m the fool who keeps pretending, A hopeless tale with no happy ending. But I’d rather dream than face the fall, 'Cause losing you would end it all. --- **Chorus** Blonde girl with curls, you're my silent regret, A dream I can’t wake from, a love unmet. I’m drowning in the words I can’t ever say, Afraid you’ll just let me drift away. Blonde girl, you don’t even care, But still, I’m caught in your golden snare. Three years gone, and I still can’t let go, Even though your silence tells me so. --- **Outro** Blonde curls falling like waves on the shore, I know I can’t have you, but I want you more. Six months no talking, just a hollow hello, I’m pretending not to know… yeah, I’m pretending not to know.

Verse 1 Blonde curls falling like waves on the shore, Three years gone, still I want more. Your laugh echoes, but it's not for me, I'm the ghost in your periphery. Six months of silence, no words to share, I’m reaching out, but you’re barely there. Every message, just a hollow reply, I’m a fool still asking why. Pre-Chorus And I know what you did in Bali, But I’m keeping it quiet, yeah, I’m playing folly. Pretending I don’t see the stories unfold, The version of you that’s so cold. Chorus Blonde girl with curls, you're my silent regret, A dream I can't wake from, a love unmet. I'm drowning in the words I can't ever say, Afraid you'll just let me drift away. Blonde girl, you don't even know, The way you’ve got my heart in tow. But you never showed me more than a glance, Still, I can’t help but want a chance. Verse 2 You walk through my mind like you own the place, But in real life, there’s no room for my face. I’ve been a shadow, always in the back, While your light’s on another track. The fear of rejection, it’s a heavy chain, But not knowing is driving me insane. I wonder if you even care I’m here, Or if I’m just another voice you barely hear. Pre-Chorus And I know what you did in Bali, But I’m keeping it quiet, yeah, it’s my folly. You’re a story I’ve written, but you’ll never read, A silent obsession, a heart that bleeds. Chorus Blonde girl with curls, you're my silent regret, A dream I can't wake from, a love unmet. I'm drowning in the words I can't ever say, Afraid you’ll just let me drift away. Blonde girl, you don’t even try, But somehow you keep me tied to the lie. That maybe, just maybe, you'd see me someday, But your silence keeps pushing me away. Bridge I know the truth, but I stay in the dark, Afraid of the flame that’ll burn my heart. You’re the kind of story I can’t let go, Even when it’s written with undertones of no. I’m the fool who keeps pretending, A hopeless tale with no happy ending. But I’d rather dream than face the fall, 'Cause losing you would end it all. Chorus Blonde girl with curls, you're my silent regret, A dream I can’t wake from, a love unmet. I’m drowning in the words I can’t ever say, Afraid you’ll just let me drift away. Blonde girl, you don’t even care, But still, I’m caught in your golden snare. Three years gone, and I still can’t let go, Even though your silence tells me so. Outro Blonde curls falling like waves on the shore, I know I can’t have you, but I want you more. Six months no talking, just a hollow hello, I’m pretending not to know… yeah, I’m pretending not to know.

Something bad is 'bout to happen to me I don't know what, but I feel it coming Might be so sad, might leave my nose running I just hope she don't wanna leave me Don't you give me up, please don't give up On me, I belong with you and only you, baby Only you, my girl, only you, babe Only you, darling, only you, babe Only you, my girl, only you, babe Only you, darling, only you Something bad is 'bout to happen to me Why I feel this way, I don't know maybe I think of her so much, it drives me crazy I just don't want her to leave me Don't you give me up, please don't give up On me, I belong with you, and only you, baby Only you, my girl, only you, babe Only you, darling, only you, babe Only you, my girl, only you, babe Only you, darling, only you What if she's fine? It's my mind that's wrong And I just let bad thoughts Linger for far too long What if (if), she's fine? (Fine) It's my mind that's wrong And I just (just), let bad thoughts (thoughts) Linger for far too long Don't you give me up, please don't give up On me, I belong with you and only you, baby Only you, my girl, only you, babe Only you, darling, only you, babe Only you, my girl, only you, babe Only you, darling, only you

Here’s the final combination of both the original romantic lyric **Verse 1:** Every moment, I steal a glance, Caught in the rhythm of your dance. There’s a pull, I can’t explain, A quiet ache that calls your name. And I know, that I need you tonight, The shape of you is all I see, it's like a firelight. Running away, I can’t ignore, The pull of you, I want more. **Pre-Chorus:** Stay with me, I feel the heat, In the chaos, our hearts still beat. One kiss, and I’m lost, I can’t deny, In your presence, I feel alive. I don’t need to speak, I just need to see, In your eyes, there’s a place for me. Like a dream I don’t want to wake, In your presence, I’ll always stay. **Chorus:** You’re the melody I can’t forget, A song in my heart, a perfect duet. You’re the storm that I’ve been waiting for, A red right hand pulling me to the floor. In the heatwaves, we find our way, With every glance, I know you’ll stay. Every step you take, my world aligns, In this quiet love, our hearts entwine. **Verse 2:** Hey mama, you’re the one I crave, Through the mockingbird’s song, my heart you save. I’m lost in the light of your grace, Wishing I could touch your face. Believer in this moment, I fall, Your touch, your smile, it says it all. **Pre-Chorus:** Stay with me, I feel the heat, In the chaos, our hearts still beat. One kiss, and I’m lost, I can’t deny, In your presence, I feel alive. I don’t need to speak, I just need to see, In your eyes, there’s a place for me. Like a dream I don’t want to wake, In your presence, I’ll always stay. **Chorus:** You’re the melody I can’t forget, A song in my heart, a perfect duet. You’re the storm that I’ve been waiting for, A red right hand pulling me to the floor. In the heatwaves, we find our way, With every glance, I know you’ll stay. Every step you take, my world aligns, In this quiet love, our hearts entwine. **Bridge:** And when the mockingbirds sing, I’ll chase you down, in everything. Heatwaves roll, but you’re still here, Through every doubt, I’ll keep you near. If only you could feel this too, The way I’m drawn to every move you do. A thousand words could never say, How you make me feel each passing day. **Outro:** Run away, stay close, don’t go, In the shape of you, I’m feeling the glow. Believer in the dark, where we collide, In your presence, I can’t hide. You’re the dream I’ve always known, In your arms, I’ll never be alone. A love so soft, yet so profound, With you, my heart is finally found.